Junior Academy Coach UAE (MCFC /...

Complementary Training; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A football coaching organization is seeking a Junior Academy Coach for their Al Jazira Academy partnership. The role requires a UEFA B qualification and experience in football coaching. Responsibilities include ensuring coaching philosophies are followed, supporting lead staff, and enhancing the program. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including housing and medical cover, with opportunities to work internationally.

Benefits

Housing

Medical Cover

Transport Allowance

Flights

Visa

Qualifications

• UEFA B minimum required.
• Experience coaching in a football environment.
• Proven experience working with players from varying backgrounds and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure coaching philosophies and principles are incorporated into the program.
• Support the lead staff during program delivery.
• Review deliveries and make suggestions for improvement.

Education

UEFA B qualification

Education in sports coaching or teaching

FA Safeguarding Children Workshop (must obtain)

Job description

Junior Academy Coach UAE (MCFC / Al Jazira FC)

Interview Date: Saturday 17 January 2026 at City Football Academy, Manchester

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Football Coach looking to join the City Football Team on our Al Jazira Academy partnership.

You’ll need a UEFA B qualification (minimum), great confidence and communication skills, and a desire to learn and improve. Check out our‘find out more’section below for more information on what you’ll do as a Manchester City FC Coach in UAE.

We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply for the role; our recruitment team are here to support you with any queries you may have along the way.

Pathways, Opportunity & Development

With the support of an experienced team of coaches and a world class program, we’re confident we can help take your coaching career to the next level. We’re expanding across the globe, and confident this can be the start of successful career with Manchester City FC.

The Perks

As well as working for the Premier League Champions in the UAE, the role carries a competitive salary with the following benefits: Housing, Medical Cover, Transport Allowance, Flights and Visa.

Your Impact

• Ensure all the City Football Group coaching philosophies, methodology and principles are incorporated into the delivery of the program
• Support the lead staff pre, during and post delivery
• Support the wider team with reviewing deliveries and making suggestions to better the program
• Work both individually and collectively as part of a team in ensuring the project is delivered to the required levels and expectations
• Support the City Football Middle East office with local and regional activations
• Maintain professional conduct always in both on and off field environments

What we’re looking for

• UEFA B minimum
• Member of a FA to maintain their Coach License or International equivalent
• Education in sports coaching or teaching
• Post-holder must hold or obtain at the earliest opportunity the relevant safeguarding training (i.e. FA Safeguarding Children Workshop)
• Experience coaching in a football environment
• Proven experience working with players from varying backgrounds and cultures
• Experience implementing and developing a football coaching syllabus
• Demonstrableexperience and knowledge of planning, delivering and reviewing sessions
• Knowledge and understanding of player development and the four-corner model
• Experience working within a professional Football Club or sporting organisation
• To have flexibility to travel when required to support projects both in the UK and Internationally
• Ability to create a positive working environment that represents Manchester City and the local partner in the marketplace
• To have the ability to evaluate and review programs on completion
• To have coached within an academy environment
• Derby, City of Derby, England, United Kingdom

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